The new Genesis boasts styling that is a significant departure from Hyundai's current range, with an imposing, authoritative front fascia that has a similar appearance to Audi’s single-frame grille. Hyundai calls the styling language "Fluidic Sculpture 2.0".

Reports suggest the new model will be powered by a range of four different engines, and choices will depend upon the market in which the car is sold.

The entry-level model will reportedly be powered by a 3.0-litre V6 engine with 190kW of power and 330Nm of torque. The next model up will be the 3.3-litre V6, with 210kW and 380Nm. A 3.8-litre V6 is the biggest six-cylinder of offer, with 235kW and 397Nm. The top-end V8 engine has 317kW and 520Nm, and can reportedly jump from 0-100km/h in just 5.4 seconds.

Fuel use figures for all models are yet to be revealed, but each version will be teamed to an eight-speed automatic transmission as standard.

The Genesis will offer an all-wheel-drive system dubbed HTRAC, or Hyundai Traction. It electronically splits torque between the front and rear axles, and can either be controlled by computers, or allow customers to tailor their driving experience. The new model will also feature multi-link front and rear suspension for more driving enjoyment, and advanced electronic traction and suspension control systems to improve road-holding.

Inside, the Genesis hosts a range of new technologies including a 9.2-inch touchscreen media system with sat-nav and safety kit such as a blind spot detection, head up display, lane keeping assistance, radar cruise control with emergency braking and a surround-view camera with parking assistance.

The Genesis measures 4.99 metres long and 1.89m wide, with a wheelbase that has been stretched by 7.5 centimetres compared to the previous model (now 3.01m between the front and rear wheels). Hyundai claims that big gap grants the Genesis class-leading levels of cabin space.

In the US the top-spec V8-powered Genesis is priced on parity with the four-cylinder BMW 528i, which translates to less than $100,000 if the same pricing strategy carries over to Australia.

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However, Hyundai Australia has previously indicated the Genesis range would need to top out in the $60,000 range.